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The organ's design was the product of an innovative
industrial competition of the time. The result a
wonderful futuristic concept that transcends time.
The using of chrome pedestals, mahogany and ebony, give
the X-66 it's signature look, never again attempted due
to its extravagant cost.
Its great sound is being produced by a very unique tone
generator and 11 tone bars. The vibratos give it a it's
unique brand of animation which is achieved in perfect
balance. At the end we have the perfect Hammond organ
sound that is the X-66. |
Specifications:
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2 Keyboard - each one with 61 notes
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Pedal - 25 notes
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Arpeggiator
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Cancel Pistons (3)
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Generator - 12 tone wheels
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39 tabs voices and percussions
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Microphone Controls
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2 sets with 11 drawbars on upper
manual
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2 sets with 10 drawbars on lower manual
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1 set with 5 drawbars for pedals
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Reverberation I II II
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Brilliance - On / Off
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The percussion division - Reiterate, Chime, Arp,
Celesta, Marimba, Piano, Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Banjo
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Orchestral manual (supplementary
tab voices) - Diapason, Viole D' Orch, Trumpet, English
post horn, Kinura, Tremulantl, ff orch, Orch 16´ and
Unison off
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Accompaniment manual (supplementary tab voices) -
Diapason Viola DA Gamba, Tuba sonora, Tremulant, ff
accomp
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Pedal division (tabs) - String Bass I, Sring Bass II,
Pedal vibrato
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Manual Drawbars (tab controls) -
Vibrato bass, Vibrato Treble I, Vibrato Treble II,
Celeste, Tibias
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Traps (tabs) - Pedal, Orch, Accomp
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Sforzando - (a general piston which instantly produces a
pre-set full organ combination on both manuals)
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Special Effects Panel, Power switch and light
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Total weight: (organ pedalboard,
and bench): 574 pounds
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Tone Cabinet - Matching the
futuristic design of the console is the series 12 tone
cabinet which houses a 5 channel 200 watt (Music Power
Output) amplifier driving seven speakers and two high
frequency horns.
1 - 15"
omnidirectional woofer
6 - 8" speakers
- all of the wide dispersion type
2 - Horns for
added brilliance
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Production Dates: May 1967 to sometime between September
22, 1973 and April 1, 1975
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Original Selling Price: $ 9,795 dls.
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